Carlos P. Garcia Monument

Overview

The Carlos P. Garcia Monument stands in Barangay Cogon, Tagbilaran City, Bohol. It commemorates Carlos Polistico Garcia (1896–1971), the eighth President of the Philippines (1957–1961) and Bohol’s most prominent national political figure. Garcia was born in Talibon, Bohol, and his tenure as president is associated with the “Filipino First Policy,” which prioritised Filipino ownership and participation in the national economy. The monument is located within the CPG (Carlos P. Garcia) Complex area in Cogon, which also contains the CPG Sports Complex and associated facilities.

Location

Barangay Cogon, Tagbilaran City, Bohol. The Cogon area contains the CPG Complex, Cogon Public Market, and Plaza Marcela — a dense urban block accessible from the city centre.

Getting There

Tagbilaran City is Bohol’s capital and main arrival point. The Cogon area is accessible by tricycle or on foot from the city centre and the main transport terminals. The CPG Complex is a known landmark in Cogon.

Practical Info

• The monument is in a public complex and accessible at any time.
• No entrance fee.
• Cogon Public Market is within walking distance for food and local purchases.
• Lola Lilia’s Bakeshop is nearby.

What to Expect

The monument sits inside an active civic district — the CPG Complex’s sports facilities and public plazas keep foot traffic steady beyond the statue itself. It pairs naturally with a stop at Cogon Public Market or a wider walk through Tagbilaran City’s centre.

Notes

• History: Carlos P. Garcia was born in Talibon, Bohol, on 4 November 1896. He served as President of the Philippines from 1957 to 1961. He died on 14 June 1971. His “Filipino First Policy” positioned Filipinos as the primary beneficiaries of the national economy over foreign business interests — a significant economic nationalism position in post-independence Philippine politics.
• The “CPG” abbreviation used across multiple Tagbilaran facilities (CPG Complex, CPG Sports Complex) refers to Carlos P. Garcia.
• The monument and complex are walkable from the Tagbilaran City airport area — approximately 2 kilometres.